To submit this form, follow the instructions provided for each specific section of the guide. You can submit the completed form online through the school's designated submission portal. Alternatively, you can email the completed form to the respective address provided by your institution. For physical submissions, print the completed form and mail it to the specified school address. Ensure all sections are accurately filled out and double-check for any required signatures.

This guide can be used year-round for assessing reading abilities. However, it's beneficial to schedule assessments near the start and end of each academic term to measure progress.

The purpose of this form is to provide educators, reading specialists, and researchers with a comprehensive tool for assessing reading abilities from kindergarten through twelfth grade. It includes a variety of tests and measures designed to evaluate different aspects of reading, such as phonological awareness, decoding, word attack, and fluency. By using this guide, educators can accurately diagnose reading difficulties and track student progress over time. Additionally, the results from these assessments c...structors to create targeted intervention plans and instructional strategies to address specific reading challenges. This ensures that students receive the support they need to improve their reading skills effectively. The guide also provides a standardized approach to reading assessment, ensuring consistency and reliability in the evaluation process. In conclusion, this form serves as an essential resource for those involved in reading education and literacy development. It empowers educators and specialists to make informed decisions based on comprehensive data, ultimately enhancing the reading outcomes for students across various grade levels.

• 1. Introduction to Assessing Reading: Overview of the importance and methods of assessing reading abilities.
• 2. Assessment Sequences: Structured sequences for conducting various reading assessments.
• 3. Diagnostic Plans: Detailed plans for diagnosing reading difficulties based on assessment results.
• 4. CORE Phoneme Deletion Test: Tests designed for grades K-3 to evaluate phoneme deletion skills.
• 5. CORE Phonological Segmentation Test: Assessments for grades K-1 to evaluate phonological segmentation skills.
• 6. CORE Spanish Phonemic Awareness Test: Tests for grades K-2 focusing on phonemic awareness in Spanish.
• 7. CORE Phonics Surveys: Surveys for grades K-12 assessing phonics knowledge and skills.
• 8. CORE Graded High-Frequency Word Survey: Assessment for grades K-4 measuring recognition of high-frequency words.
• 9. San Diego Quick Assessment of Reading Ability: Quick assessment for grades K-11 to gauge overall reading ability.

If this form is not submitted, key insights about reading abilities and potential difficulties may be missed. This can lead to delayed or ineffective interventions.

• Missed Diagnosis: Failure to identify reading difficulties in students.
• Ineffective Interventions: Lack of accurate data for creating targeted intervention plans.
• Untracked Progress: Inability to measure and track student progress over time.

• 1. Beginning of School Year: Initial assessment to gauge reading levels and plan instruction.
• 2. Mid-Year Evaluation: Mid-year check to monitor progress and adjust interventions.
• 3. End of School Year: Final assessment to measure overall progress and outcomes.
• 4. New Students: Assessment for newly enrolled students to determine their reading abilities.
• 5. Intervention Programs: Regular assessments as part of reading intervention programs.